City of Chico Volunteer Thursdays in the Park: 1-4 p.m. Sycamore Restoration site at One Mile Recreation Area. Remove invasive weeds from the site and help transplant native plants. Meet at the north end of Caper Acres; walk past the Caper Acres entrance gate toward the paved path. Call 624-1617 for work session information.

After School Story Time: 3 p.m. After school read-aloud event featuring books not yet available at the library for elementary school students ages 6-9. Sponsored by Lyon Books at Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Weekly.

Operation We Care: 6:30-8 p.m. Chico National Guard Armory, 2415 Tom Polk Ave., Chico. Discussions open to members of military community and those who wish to show support for troops; benefits available to soldiers and families, ways to support troops, practical tips. Angie Avritt, Family Assistance Network coordinator, 513-0478 or angie.avritt@us.army.mil. Last Thursday.

Butte County Assembly: Times, dates vary. Once a month. www.buttecountyassembly.org.

Declutter Your Life: 7-8:30 p.m. To create a community of people who value their time and are looking for ways to declutter and simplify their lives. Each meeting features a specific topic. Registration required at www.meetup/com/Declutter-and-Simplify. 555 Vallombrosa, Chico. Natalie Conrad, 643-7496. Weekly.